Teaching Points for Sessions in Alignment with Overarching Learning Outcomes
Session 1
Title: Project Introduction and Resources
Content Teaching Points
What is the 2nd grade project?
What standards are addressed in the project?
Science
Literacy
Technology
Technology Teaching Points
What are the resources that support the project?
Project website
Project blog
Useful web resources
Session 2
Title: Nonfiction Overview
Content Teaching Points
What are the elements of Nonfiction Literature?
How does using Nonfiction Literature assist students in the
understanding informational text and increase student
engagement
Technology Teaching Point
Collecting print and electronic samples
Session 3
Title: Project Implementation
Content Teaching Points
What are some strategies for project implementation
• Use a KWL chart
• Read aloud
• Printed resources
Technology Teaching Points
What are some technology strategies for project impementation?
Create files and folders to keep student's work organized
Internet Search Strategies for Second Graders
Download and use the Power Point template to enhance the project
Session 4
Title: Using Graphics
Content Teaching Points
How will using charts, graphs and images enhance
enhance the project?
Technology Teaching Points
What steps are needed to scan, download and import graphics?
• Scanning images
• Downloading and Importing graphics
• Creating a chart and graph in a PowerPoint presentation
Session 5
Title: Creating a product
Content Teaching Points
• Creating a sample project
Technology Teaching Points
• Teachers will populate a sample template with information
and pictures found on the Internet
• How to record narration into PowerPoint presentation
Session 6
Title: Project Assessment
Content Teaching Points
• Using a rubric for evaluation
Technology Teaching Points
• Downloading and customizing project rubric
Session 7
Title: Creating and Publishing
Content Teaching Points
• Using Lintor Books to show case student work
Technology Teaching Points
• Printing and binding books
• How to create ebooks and publish ebooks on line
• What tools can be used to compress
multimedia presentations for publishing online
Session 8
Title: Global Read Alouds
Content Teaching Points
How to use utilize global communication tools to extend the project
beyond the classroom?
Technology Teaching Points
What steps are needed to enhance the project with voice and video?
• Online voice and video tools for online communication
• Using skype for online readalouds and book talks
Teaching Points for Sessions in Alignment with Overarching Learning Outcomes
What is the 2nd grade project?
What standards are addressed in the project?
What are the resources that support the project?
What are the elements of Nonfiction Literature?
How does using Nonfiction Literature assist students in the
understanding informational text and increase student
engagement
Collecting print and electronic samples
What are some strategies for project implementation
• Use a KWL chart
• Read aloud
• Printed resources
What are some technology strategies for project impementation?
Create files and folders to keep student's work organized
Internet Search Strategies for Second Graders
Download and use the Power Point template to enhance the project
How will using charts, graphs and images enhance
enhance the project?
What steps are needed to scan, download and import graphics?
• Scanning images
• Downloading and Importing graphics
• Creating a chart and graph in a PowerPoint presentation
• Creating a sample project
• Teachers will populate a sample template with information
and pictures found on the Internet
• How to record narration into PowerPoint presentation
• Using a rubric for evaluation
• Downloading and customizing project rubric
• Using Lintor Books to show case student work
• Printing and binding books
• How to create ebooks and publish ebooks on line
• What tools can be used to compress
multimedia presentations for publishing online
How to use utilize global communication tools to extend the project
beyond the classroom?
What steps are needed to enhance the project with voice and video?
• Online voice and video tools for online communication
• Using skype for online readalouds and book talks